Microfilm copy of correspondence, reports, excerpts from sermons and other writings collected by Rev. Edward P. Torjesen on the life and ministry of Fredrik Franson (1852-1908). Materials include articles written about evangelistic work, prophecy conferences, missionary efforts on several continents, and the recruitment of Christian workers. Persons featured include mission founders A.B. Simpson and James Hudson Taylor. Materials include articles in several languages. Documents are arranged chronologically by date in folders as received.

This collection consists of 343 folders of material collected by Edvard P. Torjesen of The Evangelical Alliance Mission and represent Torjesen's research on Franson's life in preparation for writing a biography of the mission founder. The container list follows the same format as the microfilm reels which is a chronological listing of materials. Distinctive white dated tabs were found in the upper left hand corner of the folder as means of identification. Almost exclusively the material is found in languages other than English. The eight folders containing documents in English are noted by the word English in brackets following the date. Whenever possible, the foreign title and English translation are given. Brief summaries and notes noted on the material were included when appropriate as an aid in identification.

All materials are duplicates of originals. Documents include: correspondence while on various mission projects in Utah, Europe, China, and South America; reports from various mission meetings and conferences; excerpts from Franson sermons; excerpts from various books, pamphlets, and tracts written by Franson; and Franson's funeral notice.